FEBRUARY 20

FILM SCREENING: Something the Lord Made

Spanning 35 years, this film tells the incredible true story of Dr. Alfred Blalock, a white surgeon, and Vivien Thomas, his black laboratory assistant, working during the segregation era. In 1944, Blalock developed a revolutionary method of rerouting the blood supply to the heart, which ended up saving the life of a terminally ill baby. Thomas was right by his side talking him through the procedure. An extraordinary relationship developed between these two men during this difficult time in history.

10 a.m. to noon, Lower Level in the Science Theater (also on February 6, 13 and 27)

Cooking Demonstration

Mr. Quinton Love will be whipping up healthy, mouth-watering fare in a special cooking demonstration. Tastings will be provided to the audience. Mr. Love is the president of the I Love Food Group, and operates several popular restaurant chains in Chicagoland.

Noon to 1:30 p.m., Main Level in Black Creativity exhibit

SPECIAL LECTURE

Black Men Working It Out: Strategies for Community Healing

This interactive dialogue looks at the genetic, cultural and social factors impacting the health of African-American men and highlights national efforts aimed at getting them into the doctor’s office and on the road to continued good health. Additionally, this workshop highlights the initiatives and work of the nationally-recognized organization, Project Brotherhood, recently featured on CNN’s “Black in America, Part 2.”